Cod

/kɑːd/
noun

A kind of fish that lives in the colder areas of the North Atlantic.

We had cod for dinner last night.
Visual representation of "cod" - A kind of fish that lives in the colder areas of the North Atlantic.

Often appears as...

  • atlantic cod
  • cod fisheries
noun

A practical joke or hoax.

He played a cod on me by hiding my car keys.
Visual representation of "cod" - A practical joke or hoax.

Often appears as...

  • play a cod
  • cod story

Usage tips

Informal

Colloquial

noun

A cheeky or foolish person.

Don't listen to him, he's a bit of a cod.
Visual representation of "cod" - A cheeky or foolish person.

Often appears as...

  • bit of a cod
  • old cod

Usage tips

Informal

Colloquial

noun

Stands for 'Cash on Delivery'. A sales transaction in which the purchase is not completed until the goods are delivered, and payment is received.

We shipped the products COD to ensure payment upon delivery.
Visual representation of "cod" - Stands for 'Cash on Delivery'. A sales transaction in which the purchase is not completed until the goods are delivered, and payment is received.

Often appears as...

  • cod shipping
  • cod terms

Usage tips

Technical

noun

Stands for 'Call of Duty'. A popular series of video games.

My son spent the entire weekend playing COD with his friends.
Visual representation of "cod" - Stands for 'Call of Duty'. A popular series of video games.

Often appears as...

  • play cod
  • cod game

Usage tips

Modern

adjective

False, not genuine.

His cod sympathy made me feel worse.
Visual representation of "cod" - False, not genuine.

Often appears as...

  • cod sympathy
  • cod concern
noun

A kind of fish that lives in the colder areas of the North Atlantic.

We had cod for dinner last night.
Visual representation of "cod" - A kind of fish that lives in the colder areas of the North Atlantic.

Often appears as...

  • atlantic cod
  • cod fisheries
noun

A practical joke or hoax.

He played a cod on me by hiding my car keys.
Visual representation of "cod" - A practical joke or hoax.

Often appears as...

  • play a cod
  • cod story

Usage tips

Informal

Colloquial

noun

A cheeky or foolish person.

Don't listen to him, he's a bit of a cod.
Visual representation of "cod" - A cheeky or foolish person.

Often appears as...

  • bit of a cod
  • old cod

Usage tips

Informal

Colloquial

noun

Stands for 'Cash on Delivery'. A sales transaction in which the purchase is not completed until the goods are delivered, and payment is received.

We shipped the products COD to ensure payment upon delivery.
Visual representation of "cod" - Stands for 'Cash on Delivery'. A sales transaction in which the purchase is not completed until the goods are delivered, and payment is received.

Often appears as...

  • cod shipping
  • cod terms

Usage tips

Technical

noun

Stands for 'Call of Duty'. A popular series of video games.

My son spent the entire weekend playing COD with his friends.
Visual representation of "cod" - Stands for 'Call of Duty'. A popular series of video games.

Often appears as...

  • play cod
  • cod game

Usage tips

Modern

adjective

False, not genuine.

His cod sympathy made me feel worse.
Visual representation of "cod" - False, not genuine.

Often appears as...

  • cod sympathy
  • cod concern
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Cuisine Term

Often used in cooking and restaurants to describe dishes or menu items.

Illustration for Cuisine Term
Could I please get the grilled cod with lemon butter?
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Geographical Origin

Refers specifically to fish from the North Atlantic, important in certain regional dishes.

Illustration for Geographical Origin
Authentic New England chowder uses Atlantic cod.
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Economic Role

Cod has a historical significance in trade and economy, especially in Atlantic regions.

Illustration for Economic Role
The cod trade was historically a major driver of the economy in Newfoundland.
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Cuisine Term

Often used in cooking and restaurants to describe dishes or menu items.

Illustration for Cuisine Term
Could I please get the grilled cod with lemon butter?
LampPro Tip 2/3

Geographical Origin

Refers specifically to fish from the North Atlantic, important in certain regional dishes.

Illustration for Geographical Origin
Authentic New England chowder uses Atlantic cod.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Economic Role

Cod has a historical significance in trade and economy, especially in Atlantic regions.

Illustration for Economic Role
The cod trade was historically a major driver of the economy in Newfoundland.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Cuisine Term

Often used in cooking and restaurants to describe dishes or menu items.

Illustration for Cuisine Term
Could I please get the grilled cod with lemon butter?
LampPro Tip 2/3

Geographical Origin

Refers specifically to fish from the North Atlantic, important in certain regional dishes.

Illustration for Geographical Origin
Authentic New England chowder uses Atlantic cod.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Economic Role

Cod has a historical significance in trade and economy, especially in Atlantic regions.

Illustration for Economic Role
The cod trade was historically a major driver of the economy in Newfoundland.
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Video examples

Will the ocean ever run...

despite the animal actually being a type of cod. Soon it was popping up in markets all over the world and is now a delicacy. Unfortunately, these deep water fish don't reproduce until they're at least ten years old, making them extremely vulnerable to overfishing

Video examples

What lives in ice? PIPE...

algae are harvested by this gorgeous and firoozeh and it's an amphipod as well as copepods and other larger animals which in turn supports larger species including the polar cod which is my personal favorite this guy's blood

Video examples

Will the ocean ever run...

despite the animal actually being a type of cod. Soon it was popping up in markets all over the world and is now a delicacy. Unfortunately, these deep water fish don't reproduce until they're at least ten years old, making them extremely vulnerable to overfishing

Video examples

What lives in ice? PIPE...

algae are harvested by this gorgeous and firoozeh and it's an amphipod as well as copepods and other larger animals which in turn supports larger species including the polar cod which is my personal favorite this guy's blood

Example 1 of 2

Quote examples

Janelle Monae

American Musician

I take goldenseal, Echinacea and cod liver oil when flying to boost my immune system.
Portrait of Janelle Monae

Quote examples

Janelle Monae

American Musician

I take goldenseal, Echinacea and cod liver oil when flying to boost my immune system.
Portrait of Janelle Monae
Example 1 of 1
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